Julia Gabriel Centre
    (8 reviews)

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    Company overview

    Industry

    Education, Training & Professional Development

    Company size

    11-50

    Primary location

    123 Jalan Bukit Pantai, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Julia Gabriel Education in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley is operated by Edukate Learning Centre Sdn Bhd, a diversified education company established in 2006 offering early childhood education and adult education. We currently operate two brands: Julia Gabriel Centre and Chiltern House Preschool. Our brands employ EduDrama®, a unique teaching and learning methodology that combines drama with planned educational outcomes to foster learning through interaction and active involvement and to engage children in using and extending their language communication knowledge and strengths. Using a wide range of drama tools such as improvisation, theatre, mime, puppetry, role-play, masks, storytelling, reading aloud, dramatic poetry and creative writing, EduDrama® is inspired by educators who are passionate about children, language and the arts.Our organisation takes a strong view on professional development and provides opportunities for our staff to continuously develop themselves and to cultivate a strong identity and culture. Julia Gabriel Education has international presence in Singapore, Jakarta, India, and Shanghai.

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    4.18 ratings in total
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    What’s it like working at Julia Gabriel Centre?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Julia Gabriel Centre appreciate the supportive environment with positive communication and colleagues who are like a second family. The centre embraces diversity in languages, cultures, and teaching styles, and provides opportunities for growth, especially for those who are inexperienced or interested in performing. The positive atmosphere and vibes are highly valued, as well as the training provided, although some useful training may not always happen as planned. The centre offers a flexible and relaxed working environment, and employees enjoy working with children and find them cute and lovely to teach.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as concerns about limited facilities and resources, including office space, parking spots, and accessibility by public transport at certain locations. Some employees feel that management and organisation could be improved, with issues such as last-minute changes, unclear instructions, and a perceived lack of appreciation for staff contributions. Employees have also noted workload concerns, such as back-to-back classes without proper lunch breaks, and feel that compensation and welfare could be better aligned with increased workloads. There is a perception of high staff turnover, particularly among experienced teachers in recent years. Additionally, some employees have experienced communication barriers with children who may not understand what is being taught.

    Recent reviews

    4.0
    Book Rppm Adminstrator and Resource Coordinator
    Sep 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    A Dramatical Difference
    The good thingsCreating one big happy family of people with diversity in languages, culture and styles of teaching!
    The challengesMake fresh changes to create greater visual impact on appearance and image of the center. New attracts!
    4.0
    Teacher
    Aug 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good place to learn and grow
    The good things-Lots of things you can learn. (A place to grow especially you're inexperienced/ a stage for you to shine if you like to perform) -Different characteristic & races of colleagues (diversity of culture) -Very supportive colleagues. -Positive vibes. -Some useful training is provided. -Reachable by public transport (Citta center only) -Children are cute. -Hygiene. (The school like to sanitize everything)
    The challenges-A bit hard to apply annual leave. -Doesn't really appreciate staff's contribution. -Work load increases, but salary and welfare didn't. -Back to back classes without proper lunch time. -Some useful training only projected but never happen (eg first aid training) -Limited space in office. -Need to move around the school to look for a free place to do your resources if you don't have your own class. (Bangsar center) -Might need you to travel between center. -No bonus and little increment with T&C apply. -Not reachable by public transport (Bangsar center) -Limited parking spot around, unless you're willing to park farrer. (Bangsar center) -Management always say that the school don't have enough money, but still buy a lot of stuff just for temporary use. -Turn over rate for teachers are quite high (especially recent years, a lot of experienced teachers left).
    5.0
    Teacher
    Aug 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    A unique working experience
    The good thingsThe environment of the school is amazing. All the staffs and teachers practice positive communication, very nice and supportive of each other. Almost like a second family and a second home.
    The challengesIt gets frustrating when there are so many last-minute changes, unclear instructions and unorganized management. Salary is average and not much room for growth.
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